MED-RES: decoction against inflammation of the respiratory tract, cough or as expectorant, (also combined with Le. of Alcea rosea or with Se of Linum usitatissimum, Ap of Verbascum longifolium and Thymus vulgaris)
5
1
3
7
2
21
W
+
MED-SKI: stems’ bark with wax and olive oil applied on cuts, bruises, burns, and wounds
1
0
2
1
0
Amaryllidaceae
Allium cepa L.
Kremidi
Bu
MED-SKI: used as cataplasm with salt or wine or olive oil against skin burns, bruises, and edemas
0
2
0
1
0
3
C
+
Allium sativum L.
Skordo
Bu
MED-CAR: eaten raw or cooked to prevent and treat hypertension
0
0
1
3
0
4
C
+
Anacardiaceae
Pistacia lentiscus L. var. chia
Masticha
Re
MED-GAS: chewed against gastric ulcers and ailments of the digestive system
0
0
1
0
0
1
C
+
Apiaceae
Apium graveolens L.
Selino
Le
MED-CAR: decoction against hypertension
1
0
0
0
0
2
C
MED-RES: boiled with milk to treat the symptoms of common cold
1
0
0
0
0
Aquifoliaceae
Ilex aquifolium L. (TAU 60501)
Ou
Le
MED-MUS: decoction to treat joint and muscular pains
0
0
0
1
0
1
W
Araceae
Arum italicum Mill. (TAU 60502)
Drakontia/ Smiina bilka (DO)
Le, Ro
MED-RES: decoction against cough, bronchial catarrh, and sore throat
0
0
1
1
0
2
W
Arum maculatum L. (TAU 60503)
Drakontia
Le, Ro
MED-RES: decoction against cough, bronchial catarrh, and sore throat
0
0
1
1
0
2
W
Araliaceae
Hedera helix L. (TAU 60504)
Kissos
Le
MED-RES: decoction against cough
2
0
0
1
0
3
W
+
Asparagaceae
Ruscus aculeatus L. (TAU 60505)
Agathi
Ap
MED-GEN: decoction for the treatment and prevention of prostatitis and as diuretic (combined in the decoction with Fr. of Paliurus spina-christi)
0
0
0
3
0
3
W
+
Asphodelaceae
Aloe vera (L.) Burm. f.
Aloi
Le
MED-SKI: parenchymatic gel used as poultice applied on wounds, sunburns, and insect bites
0
0
0
1
0
1
C
Asteraceae
Achillea holosericea Sm. (TAU 60506)
Kitrini Achillia
Inf
MED-RES: decoction against inflammation of the respiratory tract and cough or as expectorant
0
0
0
0
2
4
W
MED-GEN: decoction against cystitis
0
0
0
0
1
MED-SKI: water of maceration as cataplasm against hemorrhoids
1
0
0
0
0
Achillea millefolium L. (TAU 60507)
Lefki Achillia
Inf
MED-RES: decoction against inflammation of the respiratory tract and cough
0
0
3
0
2
17
W
+
MED-GEN: decoction against cystitis, urogenital inflammation, and regulation of menstrual cycle (with Capsella bursa-pastoris, cinnamon bark and orange peel)
4
0
5
0
1
MED-SKI: water of maceration as cataplasm against hemorrhoids; used fresh as cataplasm against acne
1
0
1
0
0
Arctium lappa L. (TAU 60508)
Arktio
Ro
FOOD: eaten raw as depurative
1
0
2
0
0
11
W
+
Le
MED-MUS: decoction for joint pain and inflammation
2
1
2
0
0
Le
MED-SKI: decoction used as poultice applied on wounds and furuncles
1
0
2
0
0
Cirsium eriophorum (L.) Scop. (TAU 60509)
Kirsio
Fl
MED-MET: decoction for detoxification and treatment of liver diseases
0
2
0
0
0
2
W
Helianthus tuberosus L. (TAU 60510)
Kolokasi
Tu
FOOD: eaten boiled as salad to improve intestinal function
0
0
3
0
0
6
C
MED-GAS: decoction against constipation
0
0
3
0
0
Lactuca serriola L. (TAU 60511)
Agriomarulo
Le, Fl
MED-MET: decoction against hypercholesterolemia
2
0
0
1
0
3
W
Matricaria chamomilla L. (TAU 60512)
Chamomili
Inf
MED-NER: decoction or infusion against insomnia and otitis
1
6
1
5
1
33
W
+
MED-GAS: decoction against abdominal pain
3
3
4
1
0
MED-GEN: washing to treat vaginitis
3
0
1
0
0
MED-RES: oily extract or decoction against cough
1
MED-SKI: oily extract applied for wound healing
3
0
0
0
0
Pulicaria dysenterica (L.) Bernh.
Pulicaria
Ap, Fl
MED-GAS: decoction for constipation and intestinal problems
1
0
0
0
0
1
W
Silybum marianum (L.) Gaertn. (TAU 60513)
Gaiduragatho
Fl, Fr
MED-MET: decoction for detoxification and treatment of liver diseases
3
0
0
2
0
5
W
+
Taraxacum sp. (TAU 60514)
Taraxaco
Ap
MED-NER: decoction against headache and insomnia
1
0
1
0
1
4
W
+
MED-MET: to decrease triglyceride and cholesterol levels
1
0
0
0
0
Tussilago farfara L. (TAU 60515)
Vihio/ Flomos
Ap
MED-RES: decoction against cough and inflammation of the respiratory tract
2
0
0
1
0
3
W
+
Boraginaceae
Cynoglossum creticum Mill.
Kynoglosso/
Fr
MED-SKI: eaten triturated for the treatment of warts
4
0
0
0
0
4
W
Aritsovotano
Caprifoliaceae
Valeriana officinalis L. (TAU 60516)
Valeriana
Ro
MED-NER: tincture against insomnia and as calmative (combined with Capsella bursa-pastoris)
1
0
4
0
0
5
W
+
Caryophyllaceae
Saponaria officinalis L. (TAU 60517)
Sapunochorto
Fl
MED-SKI: cataplasm applied on skin against eczema and dermatitis
2
0
0
1
0
3
W
+
Convolvulaceae
Cuscuta campestris Yunck. (TAU 60518)
Kitrino parasito
Ap
MED-SKI: stems of the aerial part rubbed on bee stings
0
0
0
3
0
3
W
Cornaceae
Cornus spp.
Krana
Fr
MED-GAS: alcoholic extract drunk against abdominal pain
1
1
W
Cucurbitaceae
Cucurbita pepo L.
Kolokithi
Se
MED-GEN: oily extract drunk to cure and prevent prostatitis
0
0
0
1
0
2
C
MED-MUS: oily extract topically applied against joint pain
0
0
0
1
0
Momordica charantia L. (TAU 60519)
Kanturi
Fr
MED-SKI: oily extract against wounds, burns, calluses; drunk against gastric ulcers.
5
2
0
6
1
30
C
VET: oily extract used on goats and pigs to cicatrize wounds
5
2
0
6
0
Cupressaceae
Juniperus communis L. (TAU 60520)
Mavros Kedros
Ga
MED-CAR: eaten raw or used as flavoring for meat to prevent cardiovascular diseases
0
0
2
0
0
2
W
Juniperus oxycedrus L. (TAU 60521)
Kedros
Ga
FOOD-MED: flavoring for meat and digestive
0
0
1
1
0
2
W
+
Dennstaedtiaceae
Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn (TAU 60522)
Fteri
Le
DOM: wrap up raw meat to keep it fresh
0
1
0
4
0
7
W
MED-GEN: decoction as diuretic and to remove kidney stones
1
1
Dioscoreaceae
Tamus communis L.
Riza tou Adam
Ro
MED-MUS: alcoholic extract of sliced root (forms a cream) against muscular pain and inflammation
1
0
2
0
0
3
W
Equisetaceae
Equisetum arvense L. (TAU 60523)
Ekuiseto/ Polikombi/Ura tu alogu
Ap
MED-GEN: decoction against urogenital diseases and for the treatment of prostatitis as diuretic
0
0
0
10
0
10
W
+
Ericaceae
Vaccinium myrtillus L. (TAU 60524)
Mirtillo
Fr
MED-NER: eaten raw to improve vision
0
0
2
0
0
3
W
+
MED-SKI: pulped against gums’ inflammation
1
Fabaceae
Robinia pseudoacacia L. (TAU 60525)
Akakia
Fl
MED-MUS: decoction against joint pains and rheumatisms (also combined with Fl. of Cercis siliquastrum)
0
0
0
5
0
5
W
Cercis siliquastrum L. (TAU 60526)
Kutsupia
Fl
MED-MUS: decoction against joint pains and rheumatisms (also combined with Fl. of Robinia pseudacacia and Le. of Alcea rosea)
0
0
0
7
0
7
W
Fagaceae
Castanea sativa Mill. (TAU 60527)
Kastania
Fl
MED-GAS: decoction against diarrhea
6
0
0
0
0
6
C
+
Grossulariaceae
Ribes uva-crispa L. (TAU 60528)
Fragostaphilo
Ap
MED-MET: decoction or tincture to increase iron levels and as tonic
1
0
2
0
0
3
W
Hypericaceae
Hypericum perforatum L. (TAU 60529)
Valsamochorto/ Rumana/ Spathochorto
Inf
MED-SKI: oily or alcoholic extract applied on wounds, burns; mixed with wax and Re. of Pistacia lentiscus var. chia and applied on deep sores
8
7
14
6
9
65
W
+
MED-MUS: as massage to alleviate arthritis symptoms and joint pain
0
1
3
0
0
MED-GAS: drunk to treat gastric ulcers and gastrointestinal disturbs (1 spoon/day)
1
4
6
1
3
MED-NER: decoction against insomnia and as antidepressant
0
0
1
1
0
Iridaceae
Crocus sativus L.
Krokos
Fl
MED-MET: water of maceration of stigmas as immunostimulant or for the prevention of common colds and flu
0
0
1
0
0
1
C
+
Lamiaceae
Hyssopus officinalis L. (TAU 60530)
Issopos
Ap
MED-NER: decoction against headache
1
0
2
0
0
3
C
Lavandula angustifolia Mill. (TAU 60531)
Levanta
Inf
MED-NER: decoction as bland sedative
1
1
1
0
0
6
C
+
MED-CAR: against hypertension if combined with Le. of Mentha spicata
1
1
1
0
0
Melissa officinalis
Melissochorto
Le
MED-NER: decoction or infusion as sedative; used as decoction in combination with Ap. of Crataegus monogyna Jacq. for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases
4
0
0
2
0
6
W
+
subsp. altissima (Sm.) Arcang. (TAU 60532)
Mentha spicata L. (TAU 60533)
Menta
Le, Ap
MED-MET: decoction or infusion against hypercholesterolemia
1
0
0
4
0
18
W
+
MED-CAR: cardiovascular problems and hypertension
1
0
0
4
0
MED-GAS: decoction in combination with Inf. of Hypericum perforatum for the treatment of gastric ulcers, nausea and flatulence
1
2
1
4
0
Mentha spp.
Menta/Dyosmos
Le
MED-GAS: decoction against nausea and flatulence
2
1
6
W
MED-RES: decoction against inflammation of the respiratory tract and cough
2
1
Micromeria juliana (L.) Rchb. (TAU 60534)
Kiparissaki
Ap
MED-GEN: decoction as diuretic and for the prevention and treatment of prostatitis (also in combination with Se of Rosa canina and Ap. of Equisetum arvense)
1
1
6
0
0
8
W
+
Ocimum basilicum L. (TAU 60535)
Vasilikos
Le
MED-NER: used fresh as decoction or infusion against insomnia and to improve memory and concentration
0
1
0
2
0
3
C
+
Origanum dictamnus L.
Diktamo
Ap
MED-RES: decoction against cough and symptoms of common cold
1
1
C
+
Origanum majorana L. (TAU 60536)
Matzurana
Ap
MED-GAS: decoction as digestive, against nausea and gastric disturbs
1
2
3
1
0
8
C
+
MED-GEN: decoction against menstrual pain
1
Origanum vulgare
Rigani
Ap
MED-MET: decoction or water of maceration as blood depurative
0
0
0
2
0
3
W
+
subsp. hirtum (Link) Ietswaart (TAU 60537)
MED-GAS: eaten raw to improve digestion
1
Origanum vulgare
Tourkiko tsai
Inf
MED-RES: decoction with honey and butter against allergic cough
MED-RES: decoction against inflammation of the respiratory tract and for cough
0
0
4
0
0
8
W
MED-MET: decoction against hypercholesterolemia
0
1
0
0
0
MED-NER: decoction to alleviate symptoms of tinnitus
0
0
3
0
0
Sideritis montana
Aspro tsai
Inf, Ap
MED-RES: decoction against inflammation of the respiratory tract and cough
2
0
1
0
2
5
W
subsp. remota (d'Uvr.) P.W. Ball (TAU 60542)
Sideritis scardica Griseb. (TAU 60543)
Tsai tu vunu
Inf, Ap
MED-RES: decoction against inflammation of the respiratory tract and cough
6
11
7
2
4
30
W
+
Teucrium capitatum L. (TAU 60544)
Tefkrio
Fl
MED-GAS: decoction against abdominal pain
0
0
1
2
0
3
W
Thymus sibthorpii Benth. (TAU 60545)
Materina
Inf, Le
MED-GAS: decoction against abdominal pain or gastrointestinal disturbs
3
0
0
0
1
4
W
Linaceae
Linum usitatissimum L.
Linari
Se
MED-GAS, decoction against constipation
0
0
3
0
0
13
C
+
MED-RES: decoction or infusion as expectorant or to alleviate cough (also in combination with Inf. of Sambucus nigra and Ap. of Verbascum longifolium. and Thymus vulgaris)
1
3
5
0
0
MED-SKI: as cataplasm to treat wounds and furuncles
1
Loranthaceae
Loranthus europaeus Jacq. (TAU 60546)
Parasito
Ap
MED-CAR: decoction of twigs to treat hypertension, varicose veins and to improve blood circulation
2
0
0
5
0
7
W
Malvaceae
Alcea rosea L. (TAU 60547)
Althea
Le
MED-RES: decoction or infusion against cough in combination with Inf. of Sambucus nigra; decoction against rheumatisms and musculoskeletal pain in combination with Fl. of Robinia pseudacacia and of Cercis siliquastrum
1
0
0
3
0
4
W
Malva sylvestris L. (TAU 60548)
Molocha
Fl
MED-RES: decoction or infusion as expectorant and against cough
6
4
2
1
0
14
W
+
Tilia platyphyllos Scop. (TAU 60549)
Tilios/Flamuri
Inf
MED-GAS: decoction against intestinal pain
0
2
2
1
0
26
W
+
MED-RES: decoction for cough and bronchial catarrh
3
5
6
6
1
MED-NER: decoction as sedative
0
0
0
1
0
Oleaceae
Fraxinus ornus L. (TAU 60550)
Fraksos
Ap
VET: bark of stems into chickens’ water to prevent their illnesses
0
0
1
1
0
2
W
+
Onagraceae
Epilobium angustifolium L. (TAU 60551)
Epilovio
Le
MED-GEN: decoction to treat and prevent prostatitis or as diuretic
3
1
0
1
1
6
W
Epilobium parviflorum Schreb.
Epilovio
Le
MED-GEN: decoction to treat and prevent prostatitis and cystitis or as diuretic
1
0
0
0
0
1
W
Orchidaceae
Dactylorhiza sambucina (L.) Soó (TAU 60552)
Salepi
Bu
MED-RES: decoction as expectorant against cough and common cold
5
0
2
0
1
8
W
Papaveraceae
Papaver rhoeas L. (TAU 60553)
Paparuna
Se
MED-NER: infusion or decoction as sedative
0
0
2
0
0
2
W
Passifloraceae
Passiflora sp. (TAU 60554)
Passiflora
Fl
MED-NER: decoction as sedative
0
0
0
2
0
2
C
+
Piperaceae
Piper nigrum L.
Piperi
Se
MED-RES: alcoholic extract used as cataplasm against cough
1
1
W
+
Plantaginaceae
Plantago media L. (TAU 60555)
Pentanevro/ Tigavits (DO)
Le
MED-SKI: used fresh, rubbed on wounds, furuncles and hemorrhoids
3
1
1
3
0
10
W
MED-GEN: decoction or eaten as salad to treat or prevent urogenital ailments (prostatitis) and improve kidneys’ function
2
0
0
0
0
Digitalis lanata Ehrh. (TAU 60556)
Digitalis
Le
MED-CAR: decoction to improve blood circulation and prevent cardiovascular diseases
1
0
0
0
0
1
W
Poaceae
Elytrigia repens (L.) Nevski (syn. Agropyron repens (L.) P. Beauv.)
Agriada
Ap
MED-MUS: decoction or infusion against joint and muscular pains
1
1
0
0
0
2
W
Zea mays L.
Kalampoki
StyFl
MED-NER: decoction or water of maceration as sedative
1
1
0
1
0
6
W
+
MED-GEN: decoction in combination with fruit stalksof Prunus avium as diuretic or for the prevention and treatment of urogenital disturbs
2
1
0
0
0
Portulacaceae
Portulaca oleracea L. (TAU 60557)
Glistrida/ Adrakla
Ap
MED-MET: eaten raw or boiled against hypercholesterolemia
0
0
1
1
0
6
W
MED-NER: eaten raw against toothache and to remove tartar
0
0
0
1
0
MED-CAR: eaten raw to prevent cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, obstructed arteries
MED-MUS: decoction of fragmented root (1 part of root in 2 liters of water) to treat joint pain; toxic plant
0
0
0
2
0
4
W
VET: decoction of fragmented root with salt to treat joint pain in goats, cows and pigs
0
0
0
2
0
Rhamnaceae
Paliurus spina-christi Mill. (TAU 60559)
Paliuri/ Fluri
Fr
MED-GEN,: decoction for urinary tract and urogenital diseases and the treatment of prostatitis as diuretic
3
0
1
6
0
11
W
+
MED-MET: decoction against hypercholesterolemia
0
1
0
0
0
Rosaceae
Agrimonia eupatoria L. (TAU 60560)
Agrimonio
Ap
MED-SKI: infusion applied as cataplasm for the cicatrization of wounds
1
0
2
0
0
3
W
+
Crataegus monogyna Jacq. (TAU 60561)
Krategos
Ap, (Fl, Fr, LeSh)
MED-CAR: decoction (Ap) or alcoholic extract (Fr) for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases and for the treatment of hypertension
1
4
2
3
3
13
W
+
Prunus avium L. (L.) (TAU 60562)
Kerasia
FrPed, Se
MED-MUS: decoction against arthritis and joint pain (in combination with StyFl. of Zea mays); as diuretic
1
0
0
1
1
3
C
+
Rosa canina L. (TAU 60563)
Agriotriantafilia/ Kynorodo/ Masura (PO)
Fl,
FOOD: marmalade; tonic liquor (made of petals)
0
0
0
2
0
24
W
+
Fr
Se
MED-MUS: against rheumatisms in combination with Fl. of Cercis siliquastrum; to treat osteoarthritis; eaten pulverized against arthritis pain
0
1
0
1
0
Fr
Fr
MED-GEN: decoction helps to remove kidney stones, against prostatitis in combination with StyFl. of Zea mays and Ap. of Micromeria juliana
0
0
1
0
0
Fl, Fr
MED-MET: eaten raw as antioxidant, for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases; decoction, syrup, marmalade or liquor as immunostimulant (to prevent cold and flu)
3
3
4
7
2
Rosa x damascena Herrm. (TAU 60564)
Palia triantafyllia
Fl
MED-MUS: oily extract of petals applied to treat musculoskeletal pain/also used to treat children’s joint pain while they grow up
0
0
0
2
0
2
C
Rutaceae
Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck
Lemoni
Le
MED-MET: decoction against hypercholesterolemia
0
0
2
0
0
2
C
Scrophulariaceae
Verbascum longifolium Ten. (TAU 60565)
Verbasco/ Lupusiou (VL)
Ap
MED-RES: decoction to treat cough
3
0
3
1
0
10
W
Ap
MED-GEN: decoction to treat and prevent prostatitis
0
0
2
0
0
Le
MED-GAS: decoction against abdominal pain
0
0
2
0
0
Solanaceae
Alkekengi officinarum Moench. (syn. Physalis alkekengi L.) (TAU 60566)
Fanaraki
Fr
MED-MET: eaten raw as immunostimulant and tonic
1
0
0
1
0
2
W
Nicotiana tabacum L. (TAU 60567)
Kapnos
Le
MED-SKI: used fresh, applied on wounds as cicatrizing, hemostatic, disinfectant
0
0
2
0
0
2
C
Urticaceae
Urtica dioica L. (TAU 60568)
Tsouknida
Le
MED-SKI: decoction for greasy hair
0
0
2
0
0
19
W
+
MED-MUS: infusion or decoction against rheumatisms
3
0
0
1
0
MED-GEN: decoction against prostatitis and as diuretic
3
0
2
0
0
MED-MET: decoction or eaten raw as salad as blood depurative and against anemia
3
0
2
3
0
Legends: OTH= others; MI= Mikrasiates; PO= Pontians; DO= Dopioi; VL=Vlachs. CS=cultivated species; WS= wild species; Ap=aerial part; Bu= bulb; Ga=galbula; Fl=flowers; Fr=fruits; FrPed= fruit pedicels; Inf= inflorescences; Le= leaves; LeSh=leaf shoots; Re=resin; Ro= roots; Se=seeds; StFl=styles of female flowers; Tu=tubers. DOM=domestic; FOOD=for human nutrition and health; MED-CAR=cardiovascular diseases; MED-GAS=gastrointestinal diseases; MED-GEN=genitourinary diseases; MED-MET=metabolic diseases; MED-MUS=muscular-skeletal diseases; MED-NER=nervous-sensorial diseases; MED-RES= respiratory diseases; MED-SKI=skin diseases. Reported in Hanlidou et al. [8] for at least one of the uses cited in the present study.
